Ep. 2: Pulse Points: Cracking the Code of Lentils with Dr Jason Brand

 In the second episode of AgriDetective, host— farmer, communications consultant and former journalist—Janine Batters chats with the pulse agronomy expert Dr Jason Brand from Frontier Farming Systems about the benefits, challenges and considerations when producing lentils in Australia.  By the end of this podcast you will gain an understanding of lentil: - soil types, - fungicide strategies -disease resistance - herbicide tolerance options -  weeds challenges such as vetch and medic and how to overcome them  - sowing times and what they really mean to you - FROST - macro micronutrient requirements and their links to yields and nitrogen fixation - Harvestability - storage tips - market trends -  what the future holds for lentil production across Australia. If you loved the podcast you can show your support by rating it five stars and sharing it with your friends.  The information in this episode is general in nature. Before making any decisions—agronomic, financial or otherwise—speak to your own trusted financial and/business advisers.   Follow AgriDetective on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/agridetective/  @AgriDetective Follow AgriDetective on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582806560025@AgriDetective Find Jason on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brand-58286253/?originalSubdomain=au Find Jason on X @JasonBrand Find Janine on X @JJaninebatters  Support the show Find Janine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-batters-a5083b166/ In the spirit of reconciliation, AgriDetective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. Disclaimer: AgriDetective makes no warranties regarding merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise with respect to this podcast. Any person relying on this report does so entirely at their own risk. AgriDetective and all persons associated with it exclude all liability (including liability for negligence) in relation to any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast and any consequences arising from the use of such opinion, advice or information to the full extent of the law, including but not limited to consequences arising as a result of action or inaction taken by that person or any third parties in reliance on the report. Where liability cannot be lawfully extinguished, liability is limited to the re-supply of the podcast or payment of the cost of resupplying the podcast. You should seek independent professional, technical or legal (as required) advice before acting on any opinion, advice or information contained in this podcast.

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